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GS5VHAXWY00

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Water Filter for the Whirlpool GS5VHAXWY00 (EDR3RXD1)

Your Whirlpool refrigerator takes the EDR3RXD1 slot. Below is every filter that fits — OEM and certified alternatives — with real prices.

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GS5VHAXWY00 replacement water filter cartridge — Replacement cartridge for this model

GS5VHAXWY00 · Quick Facts

TYPE

refrigerator

YEARS MADE

2009-2013

FILTER LOCATION

in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below

FILTER SLOT

EveryDrop Filter 3 bay

REPLACE EVERY

Every 6 months

ALSO BRANDED AS

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GS5VHAXWY00 · Quick Facts

Filter locationin the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below

Filter slotEveryDrop Filter 3 bay

Replace everyEvery 6 months

Years made2009-2013

Typical installTwist or push — 5 minutes, no tools

Every cartridge that fits this model — pulled live from the catalogue:

✓

Verified fit for GS5VHAXWY00. Cross-checked against Whirlpool service documentation — this model family uses the EDR3RXD1 bay with no chip or bypass restrictions.

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GS5VHAXWY00 specifics — where the filter actually lives

The filter bay on the GS5VHAXWY00 in the lower fresh-food zone in most side-by-side layouts, knee height or below, the same estate every side-by-side family refrigerator in this family uses. The seat is a twist-in design — no tools, no housing removal, and the cartridge indexes in only one orientation despite looking symmetric.

Two quirks worth knowing before you order: flush before the first glass — new carbon beds shed fines for the first gallon or so, which is cosmetic, not contamination. GS reads as a chassis statement rather than a trim code: count on GS to place this unit among side-by-side family builds; that placement carries the water-path geometry with it. The two-digit 00 tail is revision bookkeeping. Badge position and shelf trim moved around; the bay geometry did not.

GS vs GSS — what the prefix tells you

Same parts shelf, two cabinet missions — The door count differs — side-by-side family against side-by-side — but the bay and the cartridge order do not. Catalog convention puts the GS5VHAXWY00 near 2009-2013 — an approximation, useful for bracketing the cartridge era only.

Swap it in 5 minutes

Installing the replacement water filter in the GS5VHAXWY00

Twist the old cartridge a quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it straight down — keep a towel in reach for the dribble.
Fill the new cartridge with cold tap water so the chamber is not fighting an air pocket.
Offer the new cartridge to the bay, push up, and twist a quarter turn clockwise until the stop catches.
Run two gallons through the dispenser to flush carbon fines, then hold the filter-reset control until the status light clears.

What this filter takes out of your water

ClearFit CF-1001 replacement cartridge for GS5VHAXWY00-class filters

What it targets	Standard that covers it
Chlorine taste & odor	NSF/ANSI 42 — aesthetic effects
Particulates, Class I	NSF/ANSI 42 — fine sediment
Lead	NSF/ANSI 53 — health effects
Cysts (cryptosporidium, giardia)	NSF/ANSI 53 — microbial
PFOA & PFOS	NSF/ANSI 53 (P473) — varies by cartridge

Coverage above lists what the standard addresses, not a performance claim for any specific cartridge — removal claims vary by certificate, so check the NSF listing for the exact part number you are buying.

GS5VHAXWY00 filter questions

Whirlpool GS5VHAXWY00: how do I clear the change-filter light?

Lock in the new cartridge first, then hold the reset control for a few seconds — the GS5VHAXWY00 manual documents the button for each panel variant.

Can I run the Whirlpool GS5VHAXWY00 with no cartridge installed?

The bay self-seals: with no cartridge the GS5VHAXWY00 still dispenses, just unfiltered. No bypass plug exists for this line.

Are off-brand filters safe for a Whirlpool refrigerator?

Certified aftermarket cartridges are built to the same NSF test standards as the OEM part, and federal warranty law (Magnuson-Moss) protects your coverage when you use them.

Why is the OEM EDR3RXD1 cartridge so much more expensive?

Part of the OEM price is the badge and the distribution chain. Certified alternatives meet the same test standards at a lower unit price, especially in multi-packs.

How often should I replace the filter in my GS5VHAXWY00?

Every six months or at the rated gallon capacity, whichever comes first — the EDR3RXD1 class cartridges all share that service interval.

Do I need to turn off the water supply to change it?

No — the bay is designed for a live swap. Expect a small dribble, keep a towel in reach, and flush a couple of gallons through the new cartridge before the first glass.

Every filter that fits your fridge

OEM EDR3RXD1 cartridge

This bay takes the OEM EDR3RXD1. ClearFit verified-fit alternatives for this exact slot are being staged — every compatible option for your fridge is one lookup away.

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